Local Events for the Seasons

As fall sweeps in, our communities come alive with a tapestry of seasonal events. From pumpkin festivals and colorful foliage tours to harvest markets and haunted houses, there’s an autumn adventure for everyone to enjoy.

Seasonal Patches, Hills and Farm Activities

Apple Hill – Placerville
Apple Hill has it all, from Farms, Wine and Hard Cinder, Bake Shops, Hay Mazes, Pumpkin Patches and more. They even have a special events calendar so you can plan your trip within this month!

Arata’s Pumpkin Farm – Half Moon Bay
There’s so much more to us than just pumpkins! Challenge yourself mentally and physically in our world famous two-acre Minotaur’s Labyrinth hay maze. Take in the wonders of our six-acre corn field and Pumpkin River. Brace yourself for thrills and chills in our haunted barn. Kick back and enjoy one of our hay rides. There are also picnic areas throughout the farm, for when you want to relax and refuel.

Bierwagen’s Farm – Nevada City
Bierwagen’s Farm Annual Pumpkin Patch & Harvest Festival has everything from Fresh apples that you many varieties that are familiar and some that you might not be and of course Apple Cider. A children’s play area and much more.

Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm – Wheatland
Those in the Yuba Sutter Area are definitely familiar with Bishop’s. Started in 1973, this pumpkin farm expanded to host bakeries, restaurants, a cider Mill, community events and field trips and they’re open 7 days a week!

Book Family Farm – Durham
The Books are delighted to share their passion for the land with those who visit the farm. “We are excited to produce healthy food while at the same time being stewards of the earth.” They invite you to schedule a field trip to the farm any time of year.

Cool Patch Pumpkins – Dixon
Matt Cooley founded Cool Patch Pumpkins in 2001 when he and his kids started selling pumpkins on the side of his pumpkin field. His passion for family grew into a world renowned pumpkin patch and corn maze featured across platforms, news stations, websites, and in the Guinness Book of World Records.

Dave’s Pumpkin Patch/Vierra Farms – West Sacramento
Each October guests visit us for a spectacular and long-standing fall experience. Each seem to come for a different reason. Some love the smiles on their kid’s faces as they ride the hayride and pick their favorite pumpkin. Others visit year after year for the challenge of a new corn maze design. And some just come for the great food and Dave’s famous apple cider cinnamon donuts.

Dazzler Farms – Davis
Located at 23300 County Road 99D, Davis California. September 23 Bobby Dazzler’s opens up and will be open until the end of October. They also have Milo Maze, cow train, petting zoo and more.

The Haunted Pumpkin Patch – Grass Valley
We LOVE to give back to the community because our community has been so supportive to us. We select several charities to either donate to or to team up with for special events. Every year we pour our hearts into our haunt and pumpkin patch for you to enjoy,  so stop on by and give us a try. Let us meet you and be able to say “Hello”.

TJ Farms – Chico
Each year, TJ Farms opens to the public for seasonal festivals- the most popular being the fall Pumpkin Patch.

Local Events by Area

Butte County

October 6th – Friends of Butte Creek Wild and Scenic Film Festival
The 17th Annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival is coming back to the ARC Pavilion, October 6th. Get your tickets now!

October 8th – Parkside October Slow Jams R&B Brunch
Brunch, drinks and R&B beats are back at Parkside Tap House to kick off fall! Featuring DJ Emvee and special guests!

October 11th – Sweater Weather by the Sugar’d Gnome
It’s finally Sweater Weather! Come join me while we decorate this adorable set of cookies together.

October 14th – A 50s Casino Night – Butte County Fire Department Volunteer Co. 42 Benefit
Join us for a 50s themed casino night and live auction, where we’ll raise funds to support the volunteers of BCFD Co. 42

October 15th – Sierra Oro Farm Trail Farm to Fork Dinner
The charm of the Sierra Oro Farm Trail returns! Join us at our harvest marketplace and farm-to-fork dinner at TJ Farms Estates in Chico, CA

October 28th – Chico Marketplace Pumpkin Decorating & Children’s Costume Contents
Session 2- 2:00pm: Pumpkin decorating, children’s costume contests and photos & visits with the Beetlejuice and Lydia characters!

October 28th – Halloween Spooktacular II with Smokey The Groove and Low Flying Birds
Get ready for a spine-chilling Halloween Spooktacular II featuring Smokey The Groove and the Low Flying Birds. Costume contest for CASH.

October 28th – Paradise Rotary Masquerade Ball
Paradise Rotary presents one of our Fall fundraisers – a Masquerade Ball. Featuring live music, appetizers, and a no-host bar. This is a dress up event perfect for Halloween. All proceeds benefit Rotary Club of Paradise community programs.

Nevada County

October 6th – The Stone House Presents: Hot Buttered Rum
Nevada County, The Stone House brings you Bluegrass Trail Blazers, Hot Buttered Rum!

October 7th – Saints of Circumstance
Nevada City’s most mystical musical destination welcomes Saints of Circumstance for a tribute to the Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia.

October 7th – Bridgeport Bridge Harvest Dinner & Fundraiser
Join SGPF on Saturday, October 7th, for an evening of food, music and celebration at the historic Bridgeport Covered Bridge.

October 8th – Mountain Bounty Farm Harvest Festival
Come celebrate another successful season with us at Mountain Bounty Farm! Enjoy live music, games, food and see where your food is gown!

October 14th – Sierra College Art & Harvest Festival (Nevada County Campus)
Join us anytime from 10 am – 2 pm for the Sierra College Art & Harvest Festival at the Nevada County Campus!

October 14th – Oktoberfest – Downtown Colfax
Indulge in the spirit of Oktoberfest as we bring you the best of German culture right here in Colfax .From traditional Bavarian music to mouthwatering food, this event promises an unforgettable experience for all. 

October 15th – Second Annual Colfax Fall Road Bicycle Ride Fundraiser
Scenic Fall Road Bicycle Ride on some of the best roads in the Sierra Foothills. ALL Proceeds to Colfax High XC Ski Team- Endurance Kids!

October 21st – For Bees Sake Workshop
For Bees Sake are local hive tenders that will be going over the basics of keeping bees, smokers, minimizing mites and the production of honey. They also offer Queen Bees if you’re interested in starting your own colony!

October 27th – The Stone House and Soul Space Collective Presents: Haunted House
Prepare for a hauntingly good time as we blend the spooky spirit of Halloween with the pulsating rhythms of house music. It’s going to be a night of electrifying entertainment you won’t want to miss!

October 28th – In the Filed: Trail or Treat
Spooky season has arrived and Bear Yuba Land Trust invites you back to our annual Halloween event: Trail or Treat! We’re calling all ghosts and ghouls to take a wicked walk on this night of fright full of costume contests, candy, and spooktacular surprises! Bring your best costume–there will be a contest for kids to show off! 

October 28th – Disco Inferno Halloween Ball
The Miners Foundry is pleased to present the 2nd Annual Disco Inferno Halloween Ball on Saturday, October 28, 2023, featuring Lorraine Gervais, Chris & Jon Kelly, Kate Haight and The Super Fly Orchestra.

October 21st – Stone House Halloween
Join us for a Spooktacular gathering on Halloween! The Souls will be coming alive on both dance floors; Come revel in your best costume!

Yuba-Sutter County

October 5th – Sedona Under the Stars: An Evening for Tasting Wine and Viewing Stars
We would love for you to attend this fundraiser for Sedona, learn more about our vision, and enjoy some delicious local wine and star gazing

October 13th – Lincoln Brewster Concert
Lincoln Brewster is coming to Adventure Church on Friday, October 13, 2023 doors open at 6:30pm. General Admission $20, Q&A $40, VIP $60

October 14th – Back the Badge, Yuba-Sutter, 2nd Annual Badges and Bows Gala
Please join us for fun and laughter as we celebrate our local law enforcement and their families.It’s a night to get fancy with dancing too!

October 14th – The Scream 21+ Event
Join us for an unforgettable brunch at The WoodButcher! Get ready to unleash your inner artist and let out a scream of creativity. This in-person event is your chance to dive into the world of art and express yourself like never before. 

October 14th – Folk in the Fall
Join us for Folk in the Fall, a cozy gathering of music, art, good vibes, and celebrating the enchanting melodies of autumn.

October 18th – Bumbu Rum Dinner
Enjoy the night with pairing an exciting multi-course meal with Bumbu Rum Company

October 21st – Yuba Sutter Marketplace Pumpkin Decorating & Children’s Costume Contest
Join Yuba Sutter Marketplace for a fun afternoon of pumpkin decorating and children’s costume contests on October 21st. Beetlejuice & Lydia characters will be here to oversee the event & costume contests!

October 21st – Fall at the Fair
Get ready to embrace the autumn vibes at “Fall at the Fair” – a delightful, fun filled spaghetti dinner on October 21. 2023!

October 25th – Spooky Moon paint and Sip Painting Event at Pieology in Yuba City
Get ready for a chilling night of painting and sipping under the Spooky Moon at Pieology in Yuba City, where creativity meets Halloween vibe

Sacramento

October 11th – 2023 Oak Park Black Film Festival
VIP Passes for the 2023 Oak Park Black Film Festival on Sale Now!

October 13th – Dia de los Musertos Fiesta 2023
Celebrate Día de los Muertos at the California Museum’s annual fiesta!

October 13th – A Place Called Sacramento Film Festival
You can enjoy this film premiere of ten new original local short films, vote for the audience favorite, schmooze with the award winning scriptwriter creators, and feel good that you are contributing to support your non-profit local community media center, Access Sacramento.

October 13th – Halloween Party at Lake Crest Village
Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween Party at Lake Crest Village on October 13, 2023, at 4:30 PM – join us in costume and have some fun!!

October 13th – Turn Verein – Oktoberfest 2023
The Sacramento Turn Verein will hold its 54th Annual Oktoberfest at Turner Hall, a celebration patterned after the world-famous Oktoberfest in Munich. The largest folk festival in the world has been a Bavarian tradition for 200 years.

October 13th (multiple dates) – 2023 Lantern Tours
Get ready for an enchanting evening at the 2023 Lantern Tours, where we’ll guide you through a mesmerizing journey through the cemetery!

October 16th – Paints and Pints Halloween, Family friend at OTP
Please join Paints & Pints for a fun family friendly evening at Old Town Pizza & Tap House! It’s Halloween time!! For October we will be painting a Jack Skellington pumpkin on canvas.

October 27th – Halloween Bar Crawl – Sacramento
The 6th Annual Halloween Bar Crawl! – Lets Get Spooky!

October 28th – Sacramento Halloween Party – Haunted Monster Hotel
Join us at The Haunted Sheraton Grand Sacramento Ballroom enchanted by complimentary spirits, amazing costumes & top 40 club mixes.

October 28th – Sacramento Halloween Bar Crawl
Get ready for a wicked good time at the Sacramento Halloween Bar Crawl on October 28th, 2023!

Placer County & El Dorado County

October 7th – Auburn Wine, Ale & Food Festival 2023
Sip & Stroll in through Historic Auburn while enjoying wine, beer and small bites from 25 Foothills wineries, breweries & restaurants.

October 12th – Circus Alegria – Placerville
First 300 Tickets sold are $15 for adults and $10 for children if purchased before Opening Day at 5:00 pm! Use Coupon Code: Early

October 14th – Bacon and Brew Bash 2023
A showcase of a variety of local and large craft breweries, delicious local food vendors with bacon-inspired dishes, other delectable treats, music, dancing, silent auction, and raffles.

October 14th – FUNTOPiA Halloween Party
Get ready for an exciting morning at our FUNTOPiA Halloween Party, where ghoulish fun, thrilling games, and wicked surprises await you!

October 15th – Fall Pumpkin Centerpiece
Enjoy a Sunday afternoon at the Winery with us creating a beautiful fall pumpkin centerpiece. All instruction, materials included

October 15th – Pawtoberfest Pet Costume Contest
Bring your pet in their best costume! Local celebrity judges will be on hand to pick their favorites and hand out prizes!

October 19th – Wreath Making Workshop
Fall is such a magical time on the farm! Join us for a wreath making workshop with the farmer, Sara, and a grazing table dinner. Tickets include flowers, wreath-making supplies, the first glass of wine, and dinner. $75/person.

October 21st – River City Outlaws at Sierra Vista Winery
River City Outlaws return to Sierra Vista Winery for a beautiful fall evening of music, dancing and fun. DO NOT buy tickets from Eventbrite. We will have the ticket link, soon.

October 21st – Oktoberfest
Outdoor live music, costume contest, beer stein holding contest, cornhole tournament, photo booth, beer tastings, tons of brewery swag, complimentary .5 liter beer steins, food specials and lots of prizes!

October 21st – Spirits, Brews & Bites 2023
The Folsom Historic District Association invites you to Spirits, Brews & Bites in Historic Folsom.

October 28th – Fall Food Fest Night Market
Get ready for a fun night at Fall Food Fest Night Market, where you’ll find the coolest vendors, mouthwatering food, and awesome live music!

October 29th – Halloween Party and Potion Workshop at BusyKids
Join our Halloween Party & Potion workshop at BusyKids! Get ready for a day of playful activities and thrilling crafts.

Yolo County

October 7th – Ocktoberfest Blue Note Brewing
Left of the Dial Presents Blue Note Brewing Company – OcktoberFest

October 13th – Crystal Magic Pumpkin Workshop and Class
Come to the crystal oasis known as Soul Garden Holistic Healing on historic Main Street in Woodland for this unique hands on fall time experience.

October 15th – Paints and Pints Halloween at Berryessa Brewing
Please join Paints and Pints for a fun afternoon of painting and beer at the amazing Berryessa Brewing!

October 21st – 2023 Foxy’s Fall Century
The Davis Bike Club invites you to ride and enjoy Foxy’s Fall Century! 50km, 100km, and 100 mile routes

October 22nd – The Village Feast 2023 – 20th Anniversary
The Village Feast celebrates the Sacramento-region Farm to Fork season, where we gather to enjoy and honor the bounty of our local farmers by meeting together for an afternoon of dining at communal tables, in the style of a Provençal Grand Aïoli.

October 27th – The Co-Op Block Party
The whole community is invited to the Co-op parking lot enjoy an evening of local food, drinks, vendors, live music, and Halloween contests!

October 29th – Zombie Bike Ride
ENJOY THE TRADITIONAL ZOMBIE BIKE RIDE On Sunday, October 29th, from 12–3pm, ride along the Davis Bike Loop and encounter Zombies!

October 29th – Winters Spooktacular Fun Run and Costume Contest
The three day Downtown Winters Harvest Festival will be on October 27th, 28th and ending on October 29th. The festival will include harvest themed events that are fun for the whole family the entire weekend. The 2022 Winters Spooktacular Fun Run and Costume Contest is part of the Winters Harvest Festival.